Trust looked different in each gold medal team, Commens explains. The 2004 Kookaburras trusted a process of wearing opponents down and winning games late, while the Red Lions trust their staff to do the analysis and bring the right message at the right moment. He adds that it runs both ways, admitting he was once too stubborn with the Hockeyroos and should have listened sooner to his players’ feedback about how to beat the Dutch. Watch the full masterclass: Common themes of top teams.
